VU

Turraea socotrana

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Turraea socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited woodland habitats are increasingly fragmented by livestock grazing and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with invasive plant species competing for resources in its native ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent woodland communities where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Turraea socotrana is endemic to Socotra Island, where it inhabits dry woodland and scrubland areas at various elevations. The species grows in rocky terrain and degraded woodland patches, often in association with other endemic Socotran flora in these unique island ecosystems.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Turraea socotrana classified as Vulnerable?
Turraea socotrana is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Turraea socotrana faces significant pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where its limited woodland habitats are increasingly fragmented by livestock grazing and human settlement expansion. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with invasive plant species competing for resources in its native ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moisture-dependent woodland communities where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Turraea socotrana live?
Turraea socotrana occurs in Yemen. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Turraea socotrana?
The main threats to Turraea socotrana are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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